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Trustee Suba’s resignation accepted
Ludhiana, March 24
The behind-the-scene political manoeuvering surrounding the resignation of three members of the Ludhiana Improvement Trust came to the fore today with the acceptance of resignation of one of the members.

Inn shoots into limelight with
“Rang De Basanti”
Manji Sahib (Doraha), March 24
The Amir Khan starrer “Rang De Basanti” has brought into limelight a historical inn located behind Gurdwara Manji Sahib, Doraha.

The inn near Manji Sahib Gurdwara, Doraha, where the shooting of “Rang De Basanti” was held. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Pawan Dham opens gates for seriously ill
Ludhiana, March 24
Finally, the city has a place where seriously ill can breathe easy and where quality care is guaranteed. One such seriously ill patient, Sunil Kumar,18, suffering from cancer, is relaxing on his comfortable bed at serene Pawan Dham — the first hospice in Ludhiana.

Pvt initiative must for farm growth
Ludhiana, March 24
A right mix of state policy, private initiatives, infrastructure development, technical change and innovative institutions have to network for further growth of agriculture sector in Punjab, which alone can bring about necessary diversification of income and employment.

COMMUNITY

Congmen sing paeans of Sonia
Ludhiana, March 24
The resignation tendered by Congress president Sonia Gandhi from Lok Sabha and National Advisory Council over holding office of profit seems to have provided an opportunity to the ruling party functionaries in the city to prove their loyalty to their leader.

Badal govt’s projects ignored: Atwal Machhiwara, March 24 It seems that the development works started by the previous SAD-BJP government in Koomkalan segment have come to a halt due to negative political approach of the present state government. This allegation was levelled by MLA Inder Singh Atwal during his visit to the grid here. He further said that the 66 KVA grid substation of Hedon Bet the foundation stone of which was laid by the then Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha, was now awaiting machinery. Electricity poles without cables.

Power staff conference today

Ludhiana, March 24 The 13th conference of the All India Federation of Electricity Employees will begin here tomorrow. The two-day conference will have the participation of over 750 elected delegate of power workers from various states. Chakradhar Prashad announces the holding of the 13th conference of the All-India Federation of Electricity Employees in Ludhiana on Friday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Dawar presents cheques for development
Ludhiana, March 24
Parliamentary Secretary for Power Surinder Dawar has disclosed that in the Budget for 2006-07, the government has laid major thrust to boost the power production. As much as 23.11 per cent of the total plan size, i.e. Rs 924 crore has been provided for generation of power and strengthening of transmission and distribution of electricity in Punjab.

Bhagat Singh remembered
Doraha, March 24
The Youth Forum of Doraha observed the 75th death anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh yesterday. Among those who offered tributes to the hero were Om Parkash Bector, a freedom fighter, Tarlok Singh Jaggi, Pawan Kumar Kaushal, Lakhwinder Singh Buani, Jasvir Jajj, Pritam Jaggi, Gurdial Dala, Kartar Sigh Buani, Jagdev Singh Grewal.

Delay in pay panel deplored
Ludhiana, March 24
Pensioners here have deplored the delay in setting up the sixth Central pay commission. Prime Minister had made an announcement in this connection on February 1, this year . Meanwhile, the pensioners have welcomed the 3 per cent DA hike from January, this year.

State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur to open branches

Ludhiana, March 24 In a bid to expand its presence in Punjab, the State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur plans to open its branches in Khanna and Ludhiana. The bank will also open a regional office and a branch in Chandigarh. “Punjab is a high potential market, witnessing a significant rise in income, to tap which we have chalked out this expansion plan. Mr S.K. Bhattacharya, Managing Director, the State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur. — A Tribune photograph

PAU launches save water campaign
Ludhiana, March 24
Coinciding with World Water Day, Punjab Agricultural University launched statewide Save Water Save Punjab campaign from Gurdwara Mastwana, near Sangrur, here yesterday.

From Schools and Colleges
St Bawara honours Manu Sachdeva

Ludhiana, March 24 The students, staff and management of St Bawra Public High School, New Lajpat Nagar, Ludhiana, celebrated the success of one of its alumnus, Dr Manu Sachdeva, here today. Manu Sachdeva being honoured by St Bawara Public School management on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

Karan Veer wins Space contest
Ludhiana, March 24
Karan Veer Goyal (only one from Punjab), a city resident, pursuing mechanical engineering from Bathinda, has won a trip to Turkey in a contest organised to watch a total solar eclipse from the Tyrkey Sea on March 29.

Dr Vijay Asdhir
Ludhiana, March 24
Commerce and management scholar Dr Vijay Asdhir joined as the Principal of Kamla Lohtia S D College on Wednesday. On behalf of the staff, Prof Deepak Kaushal welcomed Dr Asdhir. Mr Navin Mittal, president of the managing committee, was also present.

COURTS

Bar chief visits Jagraon
Jagraon, March 24
Punjab and Haryana Bar Council chairman Harish Rai Dhanda on Tuesday visited the local Bar association. He was accompanied by District Bar Association, Ludhiana, president Nawal Kishor.

Breastfeeding vital for infants
Ludhiana, March 24
The newborn should be breastfed for the first six months as it is sufficient in all nutrients essential for growth. This was emphasised by Dr Rajinder Gulati, head of pediatrics Department at the ESI Model Hospital, delivering a talk on “Infant and child feeding ”, during the ongoing five-day training programme on nutrition education organised here by the Food and Nutrition Board for the CDPO's and supervisors.

TB Day message: guard against symptoms

Ludhiana, March 24 Dr Dinesh Goyal, consultant pulmonologist at SPS Apollo Hospital here, has asked the people not to ignore symptoms like cough for more than 3 weeks duration, weight loss and fever, which could be manifestation of tuberculosis. A team of doctors examines patients at a TB check-up camp organised by the district branch of NIMA to mark World TB Day in Ludhiana on Friday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Blood donation camp for thalassaemics
Ludhiana, March 24
The department of Transfusion Medicine at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, in collaboration with the Thalassaemia Welfare Society, organized a blood donation camp at Khattuji College, Jalalabad in district Ferozepre yesterday.

Cardiologist gets AV Gandi award
Ludhiana, March 24
Dr T.P. Singh, consultant cardiologist with the Escorts Heart Institute and presently working with the Delta Heart Centre here, has won the first AV Gandi Memorial Award for excellence in cardiology.